A sign reading “Church of Christ” in front of a building tells you very little these days. Most any doctrine or practice may be found inside. This is frustrating to many people.

Outsiders make fun of the situation, saying, “You preach unity but you are the most divided people we know.” They may add, “This just proves you are not the true church.” This last statement shows a total misunderstanding of what the true church is, but it is a misunderstanding